Cities Similar to Athens, NY
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Athens, NY
1. Valatie, NY
1,709 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$424K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Felton, DE
1,356 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$383K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Elverson, PA
1,391 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$461K
Rent estimate
$1,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Honey Brook, PA
1,900 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$445K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Trappe, MD
1,345 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$417K
Rent estimate
$1,310/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Chatham, NY
1,557 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$472K
Rent estimate
$1,110/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Keedysville, MD
1,217 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$447K
Rent estimate
$1,220/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Cooperstown, NY
1,837 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$365K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. New Windsor, MD
1,470 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$471K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Altamont, NY
1,639 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$397K
Rent estimate
$1,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Athens
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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